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International Students

Emmanuel College is home to students from 44 countries and welcomes applicants from around the globe.

At Emmanuel, international students include non-U.S. citizens and non-permanent residents. While need-based aid is not available to international students, a limited number of merit scholarships are awarded each year. Learn about advanced standing credit, what we require for international student admission and what we require to start the F-1 visa process below.

Application Form You may submit the Common Application online or by mail. If you would like an application mailed to you, please contact the Office of Admissions. There is a $60 application fee to submit a paper application; the fee is waived if you apply online.

Official Secondary School Transcript Official transcripts are required from each secondary school attended, and you must submit your first marketing period grades as soon as they become available. Your secondary school administrator may submit your current high school transcript by mail or through the Common Application website. Those transcripts not in English must be translated into English by a certified translator. Official, final secondary school transcripts with proof of graduation must be received before enrolling at Emmanuel. Secondary school transcripts must include all courses taken and grades received. National examination results should be included, but will not be considered an official transcript alone.

Official College Transcripts (transfer applicants only) If you are applying as a transfer student, we require official transcripts from each post-secondary institution attended, including grades from the most recent semester. All transcripts not in English must be translated into English by a certified translator. It is highly recommended, but not required, to have transcripts reviewed by an official credential evaluator. Please see the following links for official credential evaluators:

Two Letters of Recommendation Your recommendations should come from your school college counselor and an academic teacher of your choosing. If your school does not have a college counselor, please request a letter from your advisor or school principal. All recommendations must be written in English or translated into English by a certified translator.

Standardized Test Scores (Optional) Beginning with students entering Emmanuel College in fall of 2015, applicants for admission will not be required to submit standardized test scores (SAT I, SAT II and ACT). If you choose to submit your test results, please have them sent directly from the testing agency or indicated on your official secondary school transcript. The Emmanuel College CEEB code is 3368. Please visit our test-optional information page for more information.

Proof of English ProficiencyIf English is not your first language, you must submit an official Test of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score report. Please note if you have attended high school in the United States from freshman through senior year, or if your high school taught all subjects in English (excepting foreign language), the TOEFL can be waived. The minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 79 internet-based (iBT) is required. The minimum score required on the IELTS is 6.5. A phone interview may be required to verify English proficiency.

Emmanuel codes: TOEFL code: 9606 CEEB code: 3368

International Student Information Form (for non-U.S. citizens) Please click on the Visa Information tab for full details.

Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) Application Form (for non-U.S. citizens) Please click on the Visa Information tab for full details.

Interview (recommended) While not required, an interview with an Admissions Counselor is recommended to help the Admissions Committee learn more about your background and interest in attending Emmanuel. Interviews are available on campus as well as by phone or Skype.

Advanced Standing Credit

You may be able to accelerate your academic program at Emmanuel College through advanced standing credit. Advanced Placement (AP) AP scores will be evaluated by academic departments, and typically offer college credit equivalent to one full Emmanuel course. If you receive credit for an AP examination, you will be placed at an advanced level in the appropriate academic department. Generally, scores of 4 or higher are accepted in exchange for credit at Emmanuel.

International Baccalaureate (IB) Grades of four, five, six or seven on the IB higher level examinations entitle you to credit for at least one course. Each academic department at Emmanuel will determine the specific amount of credit to be awarded.

College Credit The Academic Advising Office assesses coursework taken at other institutions for eligibility for Emmanuel credit. In most cases, Emmanuel awards credit for courses for which you earn a grade of C (2.0) or better. While there is no limit to the number of courses that are accepted to transfer, a minimum of 16 courses or 64 credits must be completed at Emmanuel to earn an Emmanuel College degree.

Visa Information

International Student Information Form (for non-U.S. citizens) Non-U.S. citizens must complete the International Student Information Form to finalize the admission application process. It may be submitted via mail, fax or scanned in an e-mail.

Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) Application Form (for non-U.S. citizens) At the time of deposit, the I-20 Application Form must be completed by you and your parent/sponsor and submitted with an original bank statement documenting a minimum of $56,019 USD in available funds. The official bank statement must be issued within 12 months of the start date of your program. The U.S. government requires all colleges to verify its students' financial resources prior to issuing the Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) form. This process must be completed to obtain or renew an F-1 visa, or to maintain your current F-1 status. Please submit a copy of the identification page of your passport. Transfer students from a U.S. institution will be required to submit the SEVIS transfer form.